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KILMORE EAST AND SURROUNDS COMMUNITY ADVISORY GROUP INFORMATION SESSION 26th October
02/10/09 - Chris, a student from the University of NSW is asking for contributions from the community to his thesis on post disaster planning.
02/10/09 Free Photography would like to assist any members of the community that lost their photos or homes during the bushfires in Februaryor any other persons (or groups) that would benefiting from our service.
02/10/09 The Southern Mitchell Fire Preparedness Expo will be held on the 10th of October
02/10/09 Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria Inc. announces horse feed grant for 2009 Victorian Bushfire Victims
02/10/09 A safety in the home forum will be held on the 27th October, providing information on fire safety, disaster preparation, exploitation, personal alarms and medication reviews.
02/10/09 - Bushfire Memorials Update
Mitchell Shire Council has received funding from the Victorian Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority to support the creation of memorials and commemorative events.
Bushland after the fires
Sunday Creek Dry Landcare Group, Dabyminga Catchment Cooperative with the Department of Primary Industires are presenting a bushland walk in Spring to see how our native plants are recovering and what we can do to help.
Dr Gordon Returns to Wandong 11th October
The Mitchell Shire would like to invite all community members to a free Presentation on community recovery from the bushfires More Info
Free drive in movie in Wandong on the 19th of September More
11/09/09 A collection of kindly donated horse gear from around Australia is available at the Highlands Saddlery
More Information
11/09/09 Mitchell Shire Bushfire Recovery Support Sessions
Support sessions will be provided for people in the Mitchell Shire commencing on the 16th of September.
More Information
YEC 09 is coming to the Mitchell Shire 15 Sep 2009- 17 Sep 2009
Guest speakers, prizes, giveaways, live music, showbags, fun activities, meet new people, great food, interactive workshops
03/08/09 - In2Quilting will be giving quilts, handknits, books, craft magazines and other goods to fire affected people in the Mitchell Shire
24/08/09 Cancellation of Dr Rob Gordon presentation More Information
19/08/09 - Information on the effects of fire on bushland, native plants and animals has been added to the Environment Section
19/08/09 - The Radio National "Australia Talks" program will host a discussion on the management of bushfires in Australia tomorrow night (Thursday August 20th 2009) between 6pm and 7.30pm.
Australia Talks is a nationally broadcast program that involves an in depth discussion on one topic with several invited guests and talkback calls.
One of the guests on Thursday night will be Gary Hughes, a survivor of the Black Saturday bushfires who lost his home and narrowly escaped with his life.
03/08/09 - As part of the ongoing Thursday night gatherings for people affected by the bushfire, this Thursday the 6th of August will feature Kieran Barry from Rapidwall. Kieran will explain the advantages of the Rapidwall system of housing construction. Everyone affected by the fire in anyway is welcome to join.
03/08/09 - Social get together in Whittlesea - First Saturday of each month.
22/07/09 - Information on the Department of Primary Industries has been added to http://www.wandong.vic.au/ explaining about the rural recovery services - post fires. More Information
22/07/09 - Information on temporary housing has been added to the Reedy Creek community website. More Information
22/07/09 - Free Toilets & Showers for Temporary Accomodation More Information
22/07/09 - Rebuild your book collection after the fires More Information
22/07/09 - Erosion Controlled at Walls Crossing See News
22/07/09 - National Tree Day - Wandong 2nd August 2009. More Information
22/07/09 - Revegetation information has been added to the site. More Information
22/07/09 - Dr Rob Gordon, an expert in helping communities affected by emergencies, will be speaking to community members affected by the February bushfires on Wednesday 12th August at 7pm. More Information
22/07/09 - Public transport assistance has been offered for those affected by the February bushfires. More Information
22/07/09 - A camp has been organised for teenagers in years 7 - 10 who have been impacted by the February bushfires. More Information
10/07/09 - Tai Chi is available for free for those affected by the fires, $10 for others
10/07/09 - Weekly social gatherings have been organised for those affected by the bushfires.
25/06/09 - Beyond the Bushfires - Call for Stories
The Rural Women's Network, an initiative of the Victorian Department of Planning and Community Development, is looking for inspiring, empowering and informative stories of beyond the bushfires from a woman's perspective.
Deadline for submissions is Wednesday 15th July, 2009
02/06/09 - Have a look at Oz Comfort Quilts page on blogspot.com. Quilts have been donated by quilters both in Victoria, interstate and overseas to help bring some comfort to those affected by the tragic bushfires.
29/05/09 - http://www.giveashirt.com.au/ is selling T-shirts to support local businesses effected by the February Fires
14/4/09 - A retired couple in Glen Iris are donating a variety of items to a worthy cause including: timber fencing, picket fencing, large terracotta pots, garden equipment, large television set (with manual and remote), video player, videos, CD's, brand new queen size doona cover. Everything in perfect condition. More info
27/3/09 - The Boronia RSL have some gym equipment that we would like to donate to a sporting organisation that have lost theirs. The equipment is in excellent condition. - more info
24/03/09 - Information on Bushfire Legal Help has been added to the rebuilding page - more
24/03/09 - Information on the Victorian Bushfire Surveying Taskforce has been added to the rebuilding page - more
17/03/09 - Technology Reosurce Hubs to help bushfire affected communities - more